Californians Breathe Easier After Repeal Efforts Collapse
The state, which has fully embraced the Affordable Care Act, would have been particularly hard hit if the law had been rolled back.
Orange County Register:
Why Obamacare Is More Secure In California Than In Other States
Obamacare remains the law of the land, for now, perhaps nowhere more securely than in California. ...For one thing, Southern California residents will have a wide range of Covered California plans to choose from, and federal subsidies to help pay for coverage remain unchanged. (Perkes, 7/29)
KQED:
After GOP Defeat, Dems Relieved That Millions In Californians Can Keep Their Coverage
A last-ditch effort by struggling Senate Republicans to dismantle a few key provisions of the Affordable Care Act — an approach known as “skinny repeal” — failed in a dramatic fashion early Friday morning, around 1:30 EDT. The 49-51 vote was a major disappointment for the GOP, but a great relief for the state’s Democrats. (Craig, 7/28)
Los Angeles Times:
Protesters In L.A. And Across The Country Rally To Protect Healthcare From Future Threats
The Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act suffered a major blow this week, but supporters of the law forged ahead Saturday with rallies nationwide — including one in Los Angeles — protesting any further attempts to undermine the existing healthcare system. (Mejia, 7/29)
The Desert Sun:
Planned Parenthood, Others Celebrate Failed Attempt To Repeal Obamacare With Rally In Palm Springs
Planned Parenthood was in the mood to celebrate Saturday morning, after the U.S. Senate failed in its latest attempt to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act – more commonly known as Obamacare – and held a rally at Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs. ... The Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest office in Coachella, which organized Saturday’s Palm Springs event, provides healthcare and programs for more than 35,000 people in Riverside County alone. (Barkas, 7/29)
Capital Public Radio:
Obamacare 'Skinny Repeal' Fails. What's Next For California?
California has made big gains in the Affordable Care Act, enrolling more people that any other state. Many of them were carefully watching as the U.S. Senate failed to pass what's called the “skinny repeal.” Now, experts and patient advocates are looking at what might come next for the five million people enrolled under Obamacare. (Caiola, 7/28)
Los Angeles Times:
California's House Republicans Voted For The Obamacare Repeal That Seems Dead. Here's What They're Saying Now
More than half of California’s 14 House Republicans face potentially tough battles in next year’s midterm election, and while some of them wavered until the last minute, all of them voted for the House healthcare plan in May. But in the wee hours of Friday morning, the Senate failed in its apparent last-ditch effort to pass any kind of replacement for Obamacare. (Wire, 7/29)